Matthew 20:16

"So the last shall be first, and the first last."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

In Context

15Have I not a right to do what I choose with my own property? Or are you envious because I am generous?'

17Jesus was now going up to Jerusalem, and He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

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Cross References

Matthew 7:13"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;

Matthew 19:30"But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first.

Matthew 22:14"For there are many called, but few chosen."

Luke 7:47This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven--because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."

Luke 14:24For I tell you that not one of those who were invited shall taste my dinner.'"

Luke 17:17"Were not all ten made clean?" Jesus asked; "but where are the nine?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 20:2-17

The Labourers in the Vineyard. 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and… Read the whole commentary →

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